Tucson Rodeo returns with a whoop; saddle bronc riders shine

Norma Gonzalez Special to the Arizona Daily Star After nearly two years, the chutes flew open once more.

Due to limited numbers in the day’s first event, bareback riding, the saddle bronc performers were split up. But the cowboys didn’t mind at all. “It was just a great performance, out in the sunshine,” the 22-year-old Hay said. “We all love coming out here. It’s usually everyone’s first outdoor rodeo of the winter run. It’s hard to beat — good bucking horses, great crowd and great weather.”

With a lot of events having been canceled over the last couple of years, Cress has an added appreciation to be allowed to do what he loves. “I know from helping putting on events myself, the amount of work that goes into putting on a show like this together,” Hay said. “To be able to bounce back after a year like last year and to get it up and running with a lot of prize money, it’s unbelievable.”• When: Gates open 11 a.m.; kids' rodeo at 12:30 p.m.; rodeo competition at 2 p.m. #article_links_2.tnt-ads { margin-bottom: 0; } .okanjo .panel { border: 0; } .okanjo .panel-body { padding: 0; } .

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